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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.36, 3,203.48 and 902.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.36, 3,203.48 and 902.78 is: 1,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.36 : 3,203.48 = 902.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.36/3,203.48 = 902.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.36x = 3,203.48 × 902.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.36x = 2,892,017.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,017.14/2,135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.35

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